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Kinsman's Out and Back

Difficult

9.5 mi • 3,287 ft gain • 5-8 hours • Lonesome Lake Trailhead

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17°F / Feels 10°F
6 mph SSW
ConditionsDangerous
Out and Back

Today's Conditions

Updated Mar 12, 3:30 PM

Current Weather

17°F

Feels like 10°F

Overcast
6 mph SSW · Gusts 12 mph
69% humidity

Recent Precipitation

Rain: 0.03" (24h) · 0.41" (48h)

Snow: 0.2" (24h) · 0.4" (48h)

Elevation Profile & Forecast

4,327 ft
1,768 ft
Trailhead18°/30°F19mphWC 2°
2,416'15°/27°F25mphWC -4°
3,063'12°/25°F31mphWC -10°
3,711'9°/22°F36mphWC -15°
Summit 4,358'7°/19°F39mphWC -19°
Gain:+3,287 ft
0.0 mi4.7 mi9.5 mi

AI Trail Conditions

Dangerous
South Kinsman MountainDangerous
North Kinsman MountainDangerous

Best Hiking Window

Wait until Saturday at the earliest — Friday brings another approaching low with snow, escalating winds, and poor visibility. Monitor conditions closely Saturday morning; if skies clear and winds subside following the storm's passage, early morning Saturday could offer the safest window before the next system. Confirm updated forecasts before committing.

8 hazards identified
10 gear recommendations
Updated 1 day ago
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About Kinsman's Out and Back

Distance

9.5 mi

Elevation Gain

3,287 ft

Duration

5-8 hours

Trailhead

Lonesome Lake Trailhead

Peaks on Route (2)

South Kinsman Mountain

4,358 ft • Kinsman

North Kinsman Mountain

4,293 ft • Kinsman

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